ITALIAN PEPPER BALLS
These keep well and also freeze well. Rum or whisky works well in place of the brandy.
Provided by Diane
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt shortening and cool. Add in white sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, black pepper, ground cloves, allspice and ground cinnamon. Stir in flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. Stir in milk, 1 ounce brandy, rum or whisky and chopped nuts.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 4-8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Break off little pieces of dough and roll into small balls, about 3/4 inch in diameter. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. DO NOT overbake. Remove from pan and roll in glaze.
- To Make Glaze: Combine 1/3 cup of butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, and 2 ounces of brandy, rum or whisky. Mix until smooth. Roll cooled cookies in glaze and place on waxed paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 4 g
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[email protected]These pepper balls are the perfect way to add a little spice to your next party or gathering.
Wonderboy Mbokazi
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so addictive and I can't stop eating them.
Selina Namisango
[email protected]These pepper balls are a little bit of work to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
enock Mwansa
[email protected]The filling for these pepper balls is so flavorful. I love the combination of cheese, herbs, and spices.
J. Kinnard Johnson
[email protected]These pepper balls are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have rice on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up in a creative way.
Seemal Rizwan
[email protected]I've never made pepper balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and I'll definitely be making them again.
Dekeba “Deriba” Adugna
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were the first thing to go.
kingagustine lucky
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses roasted peppers. It gives the pepper balls a wonderfully smoky flavor.
Ishal abbasi
[email protected]These pepper balls are the perfect appetizer or party food. They're easy to make and always a hit.
md safin hasan sikder
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try these because I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I'm so glad I did! The peppers are roasted to perfection and the filling is creamy and flavorful.
Saja Hassan
[email protected]These were so good! I made them for my family and they raved about them. Even my picky kids loved them.
pubg Khan56
[email protected]I've made these pepper balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and they're always cooked to perfection.
Souwn Souwn
[email protected]These Italian pepper balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.